Pensions Buzz

Respondents rank the risks faced by a young DC member

Confidence in the economic outlook is on the rising

Nine in ten say retirement incomes will still be too low

Respondents say all allowances should count towards qualifying earnings

Buzz respondents measure TPR's performance against the Hampton Principles of effective regulation

Respondents trash proposals from Brussels, rally in support pensions language, and reject more powers for TPR

PP's weekly poll of hot issues in the pensions world.

Just over half of trustees are confused by complex investment vehicles, adversely affecting their decision-making abilities, exclusive PP research reveals.

Contributors to this week's Pensions Buzz were concerned the overhauled investment strategy at the Environment Agency Pension Fund could conflict with its trustees' fiduciary duty.

Majority back calls for the Pension Protection Fund levy formula to be adapted to limit next year's rise.